Movie mogul Tyler Perry is speaking out about Penn State scandal, writing an open-letter to the 11-year-old alleged victim involved in the sex abuse scandal. Tyler Perry, who is a survivor of child sexual abuser, applauds the boy’s efforts to notify those in charge, calling him a “hero” and “survivor,” not a victim. I don’t know your name, but I know your…
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November 28, 2011
According to TMZ, the producers of “Basketball Wives” are upping the drama level big time for season 4 — adding two new cast members … one of which was arrested earlier this year for allegedly trying to stab her husband! Sources close to the show tell TMZ … Kenya Bell (right) will be joining the show this coming season. We’re told during filming so far … Kenya has…
In an unexpected announcement last week, Daimler AG revealed that they will be discontinuing their luxury Maybach vehicles soon due to low sales and lack of profits. Last year, there were reportedly less than 200 Maybachs sold, which carried a starting price of $375,250 — one of which Kanye West and Jay-Z happily chopped and screwed for their music video, ‘Otis.’ To make up for the financial loss,…
T-Boz ain’t too proud to beg — just like TLC sang back in the 90s — because she’s filed for bankruptcy. According to docs filed last month in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, T-Boz (real name Tionne Watkins) found herself owing creditors $768,642.99 — mostly from mortgages on her $1.2 million house. The docs don’t paint a picture of exorbitant spending — she takes in $11,700/month in income, with monthly…
The attorney for former Florida A&M University band director Julian White, fired following the recent death of a drum major from DeKalb County, said his client wants his job back and may seek legal action if he’s not reinstated. Joseph Brown III, AP Florida A&M University’s Director of Bands Julian White conducts the marching band during the halftime the Florida Classic at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando. Channel…
I want to personally thank Dr. West and Tavis Smiley for bringing their “Poverty Tour” to my hometown of Detroit, Michigan in the first week of August 2011. Had I not taken the time to come to their stop in Downtown Detroit, Michigan I never would have had the inspiration to structure the “Less Talk…More Action” Empowerment Tour in this way. I won’t go into detail about what…
Santa Claus is coming to town, and his sleigh will be full of high-tech presents this year. Almost all of the most popular toys and gifts of 2011 are battery-operated and interactive, with a few exceptions. If you’re stumped on what to give your kids this Christmas, you’ll be happy to know there are hot items guaranteed to please every age group.
Six people who were HIV positive have died after their evangelical churches reportedly told them to stop taking medication. The churches, based in Britain, told them that they were healed by God. The churches in England and Scotland informed the patients that they could be healed by an exorcism that consisted of lots of shouting and putting water in their faces. Synagogue Church of all Nations (SCOAN), a…
As TMZ previously reported, Evelyn had made up her mind that she was done with the show for good after VH1 posted a blog insinuating she cheated on her fiancé, NFL star Chad Ochocinco. Once Evelyn let producers know she was out, that’s when we’re told they really made a push to keep her. According to our sources, her new arrangement with the show has her shooting about half as…
BOSTON — Police say a man who was viewing child pornography on a domestic airline flight from Salt Lake City to Boston has been arrested. Massachusetts State Police say 47-year-old Grant Smith was sitting in first class Saturday afternoon when a fellow passenger saw the pornographic images on Smith’s laptop and alerted the flight crew. When the Delta flight landed at Boston Logan International Airport at 4:12 p.m., troopers interviewed…
If you are black and atheist, do you feel comfortable sharing your disbelief in God with friends and family? Many black nonbelievers do not. The New York Times reports that, while most black Americans overwhelmingly believe in God to some degree, those who do not find it nearly impossible to discuss their beliefs with loved ones. “My mother is very devout,” said Mr. Adams, 30, a Washington resident…
Cyber Monday has been called the most profitable online shopping day for retailers since 2005. Online retailers have been rallying to get Black Friday shoppers to continue their shopping frenzy until Monday, with hopes that this year will be even more profitable. But consumers who are planning to shop on Cyber Monday, to score big on sales for the holidays. Here are 4 tips to consider when shopping…